Weather systems

What is the atmosphere?

• A single layer of gas that covers the Earth's surface

• A layer of gas and suspended solids extending from the Earth's surface up many thousands of miles, becoming thinner with distance

• A solid layer surrounding the Earth that protects it from the sun's rays

• A body of water that covers the Earth's surface

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What is the direction of the cool sea breeze during a land breeze?

• From the land towards the sea

• From the sea towards the land

• From the sea upwards

• From the land downwards

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During a land breeze, what causes the air to rise?

• The cool air from the sea

• The warm land surface

• The sun heating the sea

• The moon's gravitational pull

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What time of day does a land breeze typically occur?

• Noon

• Evening

• Morning

• Night

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When do land breezes most commonly occur?

• During the daytime when the land is warmer than the sea

• During the fall and winter seasons when water temperatures are warm and nights are cool

• During the summer when the nights are the warmest

• All year round regardless of the season

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What is a cyclone?

• A. A small air mass that rotates around a weak center of high atmospheric pressure.

• B. A large air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure.

• C. A weather system characterized by high pressure at its center and clear skies.

• D. A circular wind pattern that occurs exclusively in the Northern Hemisphere.

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In which direction does a cyclone rotate in the Northern Hemisphere when viewed from above?

• A. Clockwise

• B. Counterclockwise

• C. In a straight line

• D. It does not rotate

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What is the opposite of a cyclone?

• A. Anticyclone

• B. Tornado

• C. Hurricane

• D. Typhoon

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What does a psychrometer measure?

• A device used to measure psychological states.

• A tool for measuring atmospheric pressure.

• An instrument for detecting the presence of water vapor and relative humidity

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What is the dew point?

• The temperature at which rain begins to fall

• The temperature at which the air is saturated with water

• The temperature at which water begins to evaporate

• The temperature at which snow starts to form

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